Montero Sport LTD 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
Use special tool MB990915 to remove the pitman arm from the gear box assembly.
<B> Side Cover Removal
1. Loosen the adjusting bolt jam nut and then turn the adjusting bolt counterclockwise slightly.
2. Screw in the adjusting bolt without turning the side cover, and then remove the side cover.
<C> Cross-Shaft Removal
With the mainshaft and cross-shaft placed in the straight ahead position, tap the bottom of the cross-shaft with a plastic hammer to take out the
cross-shaft together with the side cover.
<D> Rack Piston Removal
CAUTION: Be careful not to lose the 26 balls inside the rack piston.
Remove the rack piston from the mainshaft by turning it counterclockwise.
<E> Jam Nut Removal
Use special tool MB991367 and MB991394 to remove the ball bearings.
<F> Mainshaft, Bearing Race And Ball Removal
